Concern

Contour & Volume

Two related goals. Contour: slimming or sculpting facial shape — jawline, cheek hollow, double chin. Volume: replacing what age has taken — cheekbones, under-eye, lips. Most age-related contour issues are actually volume loss, so the two are often combined.

Recommended procedures

Filler

Hyaluronic acid that adds immediate volume to cheeks, lips, chin, and nose. The go-to for shape changes.

Pain ●●○○○ Downtime 1–3 days Lasts 6–12 months

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Botox

Used here for contour — slims the jaw (masseter) into a V-line and softens the trapezius shoulder line.

Pain ●○○○○ Downtime 0 days Lasts 3–6 months

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Sculptra

Pure PLA biostimulator. Gradual, natural volume from your own collagen — lasts up to 2 years.

Pain ●●○○○ Downtime 1–3 days Lasts 18–24 months

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Thread Lifting

Absorbable threads physically lift sagging tissue and redefine the jawline — immediate visible result.

Pain ●●●○○ Downtime 3–7 days Lasts 6–12 months

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Thermage

RF tightening that contours the jawline and submental area without surgery or downtime.

Pain ●●●○○ Downtime 0 days Lasts 12–18 months

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